Ort
/ɔʁt/noun★Beginner
general
A specific location or area, often with a particular characteristic or purpose.
Der historische Ort ist sehr beliebt bei Touristen.
The historical place is very popular with tourists.
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Can refer to a physical location, a specific point, or an abstract concept of place.
general
A position or rank in a hierarchy or sequence.
Sie hat einen hohen Ort in der Gesellschaft.
She holds a high position in society.
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Used metaphorically to describe status or importance.
Collocations
an einem Ortat a placeeinen Ort besuchento visit a placeein berühmter Orta famous place
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Related Phrases
an einem Ort seinphrase
to be at a place
einen Ort verlassenphrase
to leave a place
💡Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Ort' is always capitalized in German as it is a noun.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ort', meaning 'place' or 'location'.
📝Usage Notes
In German, 'Ort' is always capitalized as it is a noun. It can refer to both physical and abstract places.
Word Breakdown
Ort
place
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